Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate Kindergarten Lead Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves developing engaging lessons and leading instruction in key areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The ideal candidate will be creative and collaborative, dedicated to nurturing young minds in a supportive environment. Join a dynamic team committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of children, while fostering a love for learning and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in education required, with a focus on early childhood.
• Illinois State Teaching License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead instruction in reading, writing, phonics, and mathematics.
• Work closely with assistant teachers to provide a nurturing classroom experience.

Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Degree in Education

Illinois State Teaching License

Job description

Beginning August 2025

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School, located in Skokie, Illinois, is seeking a warm, energetic, and passionate Kindergarten Lead Teacher to join our Early Childhood team for the 2025-2026 school year. Our lead teacher in the kindergarten classroom is responsible for planning and leading instruction in all areas, including reading, writing, phonics, handwriting, and mathematics. Lead teachers work closely with their assistant teachers and are committed to providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate classroom experience.

The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, develops engaging lessons, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and is dedicated to the whole child.

Qualifications

1. Degree in education (Bachelors or higher).
2. Illinois State Teaching License required.
3. Experience teaching in early childhood.
4. Knowledge and background with Judaic curriculum preferred.
5. Fluency in Hebrew preferred.

About Hillel Torah: We are a dynamic and innovative Modern Orthodox day school preparing the Jewish leaders of tomorrow. Our progressive, child-centered approach promotes academic excellence in both general and religious studies. We encourage our students to develop a lifelong commitment to learning, the Jewish people, and the global community.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.